Seeing Eye Dog

A buddy of mine was flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Unexpectedly, the plane stopped in Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft, the plane would reboard in 30 minutes.

Everybody got off the plane except one gentleman who was blind. My buddy had noticed him as he walked by and could tell the man was blind because his seeing eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of him throughout the entire flight. He could also tell he had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached him, and calling him by name, said, “Keith, we’re in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?”

The man replied, “No thanks, but maybe the dog would like to stretch his legs.”

Picture this: All the people in the gate area came to a complete and quiet standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with the seeing eye dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses.

People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!

Remember, things aren't always as they appear.

Seeing Life From His Shoes

This guy was lonely and decided life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he finally bought a centipede which came in a little white box to use as his house.

He took the box back home, found a good location for the box and decided he would start off by taking his new pet to the bar to have a drink or two. So he asked the pet, “Would you like to go to Sam’s with me and have a drink?”

But there was no answer from his new pet.

This bothered him a bit, but he waited a few minutes and then asked him again, “How about going to the bar and having a drink with me?”

But again, there was no answer from his new friend and pet. So he waited a few minutes more, thinking about the situation. He decided to ask him one more time; this time putting his face up against the centipede’s house and shouting, “Hey in there! Would you like to go to Sam’s place and have a drink with me?”

A little voice came out of the box: “I heard you the first time! I’m putting on my shoes!”

Things aren't always as they appear. And always put on Christ!

With perspective and humor,
Fr. Greg Sakowicz

P.S. Congratulations to Fran Delaney, who will be honored this Thursday, May 24th by the North Shore Senior Center for “Super Senior Day.” On Super Senior Day, North Shore Senior Center honors the community’s outstanding seniors for all their volunteer and ministry work. Congratulations, Fran, and much deserved! Our prayers are with you and thanks for all you do!

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